ASIA’S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2022: DEN IN TOKYO SECURES THE NO.1 SPOT AS THE LIST IS REVEALED

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LONDON, March 30, 2022 — Den in Tokyo has secured the No.1 spot at the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022 awards ceremony, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna. The prestigious list was revealed today at simultaneous events across Asia in Bangkok, Macau and Tokyo.

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022: Tokyo takes top spot, Odette drops to 8th https://t.co/o8YhRA1oDp pic.twitter.com/JYITReqWsk

— CNA (@ChannelNewsAsia) March 30, 2022

For the full 1-50 list, please view here.

• Now in its 10^th year, the 2022 list welcomes a record 16 new entries. Japan leads with 11 entries, followed by Thailand with nine and Singapore with seven
• Debuting on the list at No.14, Villa Aida in Wakayama, Japan, claims the Highest New Entry Award, sponsored by Aspire Lifestyles
• Rising 14 places to No.13, Ode in Tokyo wins the Highest Climber Award
• David Lai of Hong Kong’s Neighborhood claims the peer-voted Inedit Damm Chefs’ Choice Award
• Odette in Singapore is this year’s recipient of the Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award 
• Mume in Taipei wins the Flor de Caña Sustainable Restaurant Award
• Maira Yeo from Cloudstreet in Singapore earns the title of Asia’s Best Pastry Chef, sponsored by Valrhona

Flying the flag for Japan – Den is named The Best Restaurant in Asia 2022, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna! #Asias50Best @SanPellegrino https://t.co/HKdjzOSQqs

— The World's 50 Best (@TheWorlds50Best) April 2, 2022

Topping Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, at No.1 is… Den in #Tokyo, #Japan! Congratulations to Chef Zaiyu Hasegawa and his outstanding team. #Asias50Best pic.twitter.com/RiVhjtExk6

— The World's 50 Best (@TheWorlds50Best) March 29, 2022

In claiming the No.1 spot, Den earns the dual titles of The Best Restaurant in Asia, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna and The Best Restaurant in Japan. Opened in 2007, Den reflects the personality of its chef-owner, Zaiyu Hasegawa. Taking a playful, personal approach to kaiseki cuisine, Hasegawa and his team delight diners with creative presentations and surprising twists on traditional dishes. After entering Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2016 at No.37, Den first appeared on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list the following year, rising to No.11 in 2021.

"There were cheers and tears in equal measure as the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022 awards ceremony reached its climax in Tokyo last Tuesday evening… 11 restaurants from Japan made the list, with top place going to Tokyo’s much loved Den…"https://t.co/YAcoDUtueo pic.twitter.com/F9pCY5llMl

— Tokyo Food File (@tokyofoodfile) April 3, 2022

The 50 Best Restaurants in Asia Revealed (and There's a New No. 1).

Read: https://t.co/NQt2CRqKvO pic.twitter.com/9khi9fWrvf

— BloombergQuint (@bloombergquint) March 31, 2022

Den is joined in the top three by Bangkok’s Sorn (No.2), which claims the title of The Best Restaurant in Thailand for the first time, and Florilège (No.3) in Tokyo, Japan.

After taking the No.1 spot in 2021, The Chairman in Hong Kong moves to No.5, retaining the title of The Best Restaurant in China for a third year. William Drew, Director of Content for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, says: “This year, Den has been crowned No.1 in Asia in recognition of its unique blend of tradition, innovation and playfulness. We are delighted to showcase all the restaurants on the 2022 list and the individual award winners, who inspire us with their creativity, resilience and skill.” (PR Newswire)

Check out Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022, sponsored by @sanpellegrino & Acqua Panna! #Asias50Best pic.twitter.com/zpt2AL8ApY

— The World's 50 Best (@TheWorlds50Best) March 30, 2022

See the full list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022 below.

1. Den, Tokyo, Japan
2. Sorn, Bangkok, Thailand
3. Florilège, Tokyo, Japan
4. Le Du, Bangkok, Thailand
5. The Chairman, Hong Kong, China
6. La Cime, Osaka, Japan
7. Sühring, Bangkok, Thailand
8. Odette, Singapore
9. Neighborhood, Hong Kong, China
10. Nusara, Bangkok, Thailand
11. Sazenka, Tokyo, Japan
12. Fu He Hui, Shanghai, China
13. Ode, Tokyo, Japan
14. Villa Aida, Wakayama, Japan
15. Narisawa, Tokyo, Japan
16. Mingles, Seoul, South Korea
17. Sézanne, Tokyo Japan
18. Joo Ok, Seoul, South Korea
19.  Ensue, Shenzhen, China
20. Meta, Singapore
21. Masque, Mumbai, India
22. Indian Accent, New Delhi, India
23. Les Amis, Singapore
24. Caprice, Hong Kong, China
25. Blue by Alain Ducasse, Bangkok, Thailand
26. 7^th Door, Seoul, South Korea
27. Mosu, Seoul, South Korea
28. Da Vittorio, Shanghai, China
29. Sushi Masato, Bangkok, Thailand
30. Onjium, Seoul, Shouth Korea
31. Samrub Samrub Thai, Bangkok, Thailand
32. Mono, Hong Kong, China
33. Gaa, Bangkok, Thailand
34. Wing, Hong Kong
35. Ministry of Crab, Colombo, Sri Lanka
36. La Maison de la Nature Goh, Kukuoka, Japan
37.  Zén, Singapore
38. Logy, Taipei, Taiwan
39.  Ultraviolet, Shanghai, China
40. Labyrinth, Singapore
41. Burnt Ends, Singapore
42. Été, Tokyo, Japan
43. Cenci, Kyoto, Japan
44. Cloudstreet, Singapore
45. JL Studio, Taiching, Taiwan
46. Raan Jay Fai, Bangkok, Thailand
47. Wing Lai Palace, Macau, China
48. 8 ½ Otto e Mezza Bombana, Hong Kong, China
49.  Megu, New Delhi, India
50.  Dewakan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia